What is Tinder?

Tinder is a free app available on both iOS and Android that allows users to view potential suitors within a pre-determined radius and age bracket – ranging from 18 upwards.

Daters can swipe right to “like” a profile and left to reject it.

Two people who have “liked” each other’s profiles are deemed a match, and can beginning messaging via the app.

The app includes the option to unmatch and delete other users, and report people who may have been offensive.

Users must be aged over 18 and have a Facebook account to join Tinder.

The app has now integrated optional Instagram and Spotify features which display images and songs from a particular person’s profile.

Research has revealed that there are 50 million active users on Tinder who check their accounts 11 times per day and spend an average of 90 minutes per day on the app, reported Marie Claire.
The app is now available in 196 countries around the world, and it is estimated to make up to hundreds of matches every second.